33Synonyms found for feel

Word Origin & History

feel O.E. felan "to touch," from Gmc. *folijanan (cf. Du. voelen, Ger. fühlen "to feel," O.N. falma "to grope"), from PIE base *(s)pol-/*(s)pal- "to strike softly" (cf. Gk. psallein "to pluck (the harp)," L. palpare "to touch softly, stroke," palpitare "to move quickly"). The sense in O.E. was "to perceive through senses which are not referred to any special organ." Sense of "be conscious of a sensation or emotion" developed by late 13c.; that of "to have sympathy or compassion" is from c.1600. Noun sense of "sexual grope" is from 1932; from verbal phrase to feel (someone) up (1930).

Example Sentences for felt

But with helicopters circling overhead, the chancellor clearly felt under siege.

But that still does not explain why this sense of loss should be felt.

Cut the felt into pieces to use as hot pads or incorporate a large piece into a pillow cover.

Scientists injected a radioactive dye into my left arm, which felt warm and tingly as it coursed toward my brain.

So the family launched a campaign to get some of what they felt they were owed financially.

Coolest find: a super-soft felt throw of churro wool made in the high desert north of town.

For many, money simply could not be an end in itself-they felt called to use their talents for a higher purpose.

And even worrywarts who felt something was amiss had no idea of how bad the consequences would be.

Aftershocks were felt in several cities, according to media reports from the area.

But decades and even centuries later, the impact of his words would be distinctly felt throughout society.